Ever wonder why Mitt Romney is so hesitant to do the right thing and release his tax returns? Well maybe the reason has something to do with his tax rate – a rate the Republican frontrunner admits is “probably” less than 15%. Meanwhile, middle class America pays a rate of 38%. GOP presidential front-runner Mitt… Continue reading Mitt Romney Admits His Tax Rate Is Probably 15 Percent
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It’s Capital, Not Capitalism
Mitt Romney has said on the campaign trail that an attack on him is an attack on capitalism. Aside from being a self-serving, disingenuous, mendacious statement (which is enough, don’t you think?), it also shows how shallow and dangerous the Republican party has become. Romney’s career at Bain Capital is a touchstone for his presidential… Continue reading It’s Capital, Not Capitalism
Did Mitt Romney Force A Mother To Give Up Her Baby?
From Yahoo News: Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith, long considered a potential issue in his presidential campaign, came under scrutiny this week whenVanity Fair published excerpts from an upcoming book that delves into Mitt’s history as a lay leader in the church. The Real Romney, authored by Boston Globe reporters Michael Kranish and Scott Helman, suggests that Mitt once threatened a… Continue reading Did Mitt Romney Force A Mother To Give Up Her Baby?
Apres-Primary Musings: Mitt Can’t Conquer the Mountain
We are not impressed. If Mitt Romney can’t muster over 40% of the vote in a backyard state against a field of sub-par candidates with extreme positions on the issues, then he’s not ready yet for his curtain call. Yes, it certainly was a good day for Romney, but not as good as his victory… Continue reading Apres-Primary Musings: Mitt Can’t Conquer the Mountain
Mitt Romney’s Plan Will Raise Your Taxes
Unless you’re earning over $1 million a year that is, then you will see your taxes cut by as much as $146,000 a year. But for the middle class Americans struggling to make ends meet, prepare to pay more in taxes if Mitt Romney becomes your president. The non-partisan Tax Policy Center analyzed Mitt Romney’s… Continue reading Mitt Romney’s Plan Will Raise Your Taxes
Republican Debate – A Record Flip Flop For Romney – Video
A Republican debate happened yesterday and Romney stood above the fighting fray, walking away with little or no real attacks on him or his record. A Republican debate happened today, and things were much different, as Romney took swings from Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman. But Newt Gingrich took to the floor with one clear… Continue reading Republican Debate – A Record Flip Flop For Romney – Video
Republican Debate – To Romney’s Delight, The Losers Attacked Each Other
With the Iowa primaries over and Mitt Romney crowned the winner by an apparent technicality, the expectation was that his fellow competitors would use whatever avenue they had available to show why they are more deserving of the Republican nomination. That perfect avenue presented itself last night in yet another Republican debate, but the other… Continue reading Republican Debate – To Romney’s Delight, The Losers Attacked Each Other
Did Mitt Romney Get 20 Extra Iowa Votes He Didn’t Earn?
One of the actual vote counters in Iowa’s Republican primary election last Tuesday has come forward, arguing that Mitt Romney got an extra 20 votes he wasn’t supposed to get. Edward True, 28, of Moulton, said he helped count the votes and jotted the results down on a piece of paper to post to his… Continue reading Did Mitt Romney Get 20 Extra Iowa Votes He Didn’t Earn?
Newt Gingrich To Mitt Romney – Liar Liar Pants On Fire
The only time in Newt Gingrich’s political career that he decided to go clean and not destroy his opponents with negative ads caused Gingrich to be demolished by negative ads against him. In the month of December, Gingrich went from leading the Republicans with 26% to barely polling ahead of Rick Perry with only 13%… Continue reading Newt Gingrich To Mitt Romney – Liar Liar Pants On Fire
Presidential Polling Report: Special Iowa Edition
And you thought the holidays were over. Having the Iowa caucuses so soon after the new year is a great gift for political junkies and opens what should be an expensive, long, important and uniquely-American national election season. That Iowa and New Hampshire take all of the attention so early is an unfortunate quirk of… Continue reading Presidential Polling Report: Special Iowa Edition
The Top Five Mitt Romney Tantrums of 2011
There’s an attribute that goes hand in hand with someone who was being born into riches, and that is the need to always get their way. They will throw temper tantrums even if they’re wrong, just to be heard. It is always their turn to talk, even if it means shouting you down in the… Continue reading The Top Five Mitt Romney Tantrums of 2011
President Obama Beat Republican Candidates For Hispanic Vote
Hispanics are slowly becoming the largest voting block in the American political system. Hispanics are also a group of people highly despised by the Republican party – a party that has embraced an anti-immigration, anti Dream Act, “build the darn electrified fence now!” mentality. So it is no surprise that this group have been an… Continue reading President Obama Beat Republican Candidates For Hispanic Vote